1 Timothy 3:7
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Cross-References
“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”
“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”